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Holiday Self-Care: Finding Joy Amid the Busy Season

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Jennifer McDaniel
Nov 22, 2024
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and it's a particularly bustling time in our home since we also have two boys with birthdays on November 26 and November 27. As the list of holiday to-dos grows in my mind, it's easy to feel the weight of it all. If I’m not careful, that weight can creep into the joy I want to feel and the downtime I need to savor these winter months until the New Year.

To stay grounded, I sat down with a pen and paper and created four categories that felt like they would support myself during this season.

  1. To-Do List,

  2. My Self-Care Needs

  3. Personal Holiday Traditions

  4. Family Activities

These categories are designed to help with creating a more intentional season of winter. Here's why each category matters to me and how I’m using them to keep the holiday season manageable:

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